Now, charge your phone by simply holding it

Pappu_Pager
By Pappu_Pager

Now, charge your phone by simply holding it
LONDON: Next time your cellphone runs out of battery, you can charge it by just holding it in your hand, as scientists claim to have developed a new technology that turns body heat into electricity. Researchers say they have developed a way to turn body heat into electricity using nanotechnology to put tiny carbon tubes into miniscule plastic fibres and made them look like a fabric.

The 'Power Felt' can keep your phone going for up to 20% longer just through the power of touch, meaning simply holding one, or even sitting on it, could recharge the cell, the 'Daily Mail' reported. The technology has been created by professor David Carroll of Wakeforest University's centre for nanotechnology and molecular materials in the US.

According to Carrol, it could be the first wave of inexpensive ways to produce electricity that were far more affordable than current renewables such as solar, which was being held back by the high cost.
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By ydlov12• 29 Aug 2012 17:05
ydlov12

Next you charge your phone just by nodding at it. Now that would be impressive.

By nomad_08• 29 Aug 2012 15:07
nomad_08

From a height the water falls on a 'wheel', the wheel coupled to a generator turns and produces electricity. Access to this electricity is through the electrical outlet where you plug in your phone charger.

By Pappu_Pager• 29 Aug 2012 14:29
Pappu_Pager

and how does it work

By ambiguous• 29 Aug 2012 13:04
ambiguous

they have invented a way to charge phones using water too!

By Pappu_Pager• 29 Aug 2012 11:36
Pappu_Pager

ooops i cant promise as promises are done to be broken...:P

By Molten Metal• 29 Aug 2012 11:28
Molten Metal

Please promise to give us regular updates .

By Pappu_Pager• 29 Aug 2012 11:21
Pappu_Pager

under study for how long the battery will run with this human power for sure will cum up with positive response...lols

By dudboyseller• 29 Aug 2012 10:20
dudboyseller

ive got intense heat or whatever they call it in my blood, ya' all can come over for your fone charging...

SAVE ENERGY, SAVE LIFE :P buhahahaha

By Molten Metal• 29 Aug 2012 10:11
Molten Metal

I am sure your news is no going to hurt anyone but these people should themselves sit down together to modify the mobile phone designs for the users who would go for 'sitting on it' option ..

By tigabaguio• 29 Aug 2012 10:11
tigabaguio

lol..

poor for ladies who are not hot.. it will take some time to recharge..

lucky you SS.. lol..

By Rony John• 29 Aug 2012 09:21
Rony John

lol Prism, U got it in quick time :)

By Prism• 29 Aug 2012 09:00
Prism

Hotter you are, faster the phone would get charged...:) I guess, I know the inspiration fordevelopment of this technology..:)

By nomad_08• 29 Aug 2012 08:49
nomad_08

...depends on how hot your body is..i guess.

By strawberry_shisha• 29 Aug 2012 08:30
strawberry_shisha

but how long will it take to charge the phone?

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